Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs the right knee of Tony Parker #9 as they sit on the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs the right knee of Tony Parker #9 as they sit on the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Tim Duncan #21, Tony Parker #9 and Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs sit on the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tim Duncan #21, Tony Parker #9 and Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs sit on the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

DeMarre Carroll #5 of the Atlanta Hawks battles for a rebound against Aron Baynes #16 of the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

DeMarre Carroll #5 of the Atlanta Hawks battles for a rebound against Aron Baynes #16 of the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs congratulates Aron Baynes #16 after Baynes hit the go-ahead basket in the final seconds against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. less

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs congratulates Aron Baynes #16 after Baynes hit the go-ahead basket in the final seconds against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, ... more

Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague (0) tries to get between San Antonio Spurs power forward Matt Bonner (15) and Jeff Ayres (11) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won 106-104. less

Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague (0) tries to get between San Antonio Spurs power forward Matt Bonner (15) and Jeff Ayres (11) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 ... more

Atlanta Hawks power forward Mike Scott (32) drives against San Antonio Spurs point guard Nando de Colo (25) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won 106-104. less

Atlanta Hawks power forward Mike Scott (32) drives against San Antonio Spurs point guard Nando de Colo (25) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San ... more

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tiago Splitter (22) and Atlanta Hawks small forward DeMarre Carroll (5) fight for a rebound in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. less

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tiago Splitter (22) and Atlanta Hawks small forward DeMarre Carroll (5) fight for a rebound in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in ... more

Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer, right, talks with San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich before a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. Budenholzer was an assistant coach in San Antonio for 19 years before getting the Hawks' head coaching job. less

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs talks to a teammate against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs talks to a teammate against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs converses with a referee during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs converses with a referee during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs looks over to the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs looks over to the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) passes around Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague (0) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won 106-104. less

San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) passes around Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague (0) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won ... more

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder (17) sits next to teammate Al Horford, left, in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won 106-104.

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder (17) sits next to teammate Al Horford, left, in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won 106-104.

Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs converses with his players against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs converses with his players against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Jeff Teague #0 of the Atlanta Hawks runs on the court during player introductions prior to facing the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jeff Teague #0 of the Atlanta Hawks runs on the court during player introductions prior to facing the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs wipes sweat from his face during a timeout against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs wipes sweat from his face during a timeout against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 17, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Atlanta Hawks cheerleader preform in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs , Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won 106-104. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Hawks cheerleader preform in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs , Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in Atlanta. San Antonio won 106-104. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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